Friday, March 3 at 8 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — The Chittenden Dammers snowmobile club will be holding a “Dam Good Raffle” with a grand prize is $5,000! Second prize is $750 and third prize is $250. Only 150 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held in the barn at The Mountain Top Inn…

Saturday, March 4 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW— Head to Okemo Mountain Resort for Rockstar and Rails, a competition including insane fun, prizes, music, food and drinks under the lights at night. Event begins at 6 p.m. and ends around 9 p.m. at the Okemo Clock Tower Base & The Bull Restaurant and Bar. The Okemo…

Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—This month, Castleton University’s Film Festival returns with a series of films directed by and centering on women. The films feature themes of identity, womanhood, and coming of age from across the spectrum, each with a unique perspective. The Film Festival spans four days over the course of two weeks.…

Friday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m.—QUECHEE—Celebrate winter in Vermont! Explore the natural world as we hike the beautiful trails at the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS) Nature Center (149 Nature's Way off Route 4 east of Woodstock) and prowl for owls. Find out “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and…

Friday-Sunday, March 3-5—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort, Darkside Snowboards, and Burton are teaming up once again for the 9th annual Slash & Berm Banked Slalom. Snowboarders will gather at The Stash terrain park in Killington to take advantage of the natural terrain and all the creative elements the mountain has to offer for a great cause. This year’s event will benefit Ryan…

Hot Dog Hill at Okemo Ski Resort will will be hopping with excitement this Saturday from 12-2 p.m. to celebrate the addition of a new feature for their Vermont Family Adventure Run by Toyota. There will be a DJ jamming tunes, hot dogs for lunch, and skiing or riding through the obstacle course park as…

By L. Kent Wolgamott, Last Word Features Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND—The Marshall Tucker Band had its hits in the ‘70s. But when singer Doug Gray looks out at the audiences at the band’s shows, he doesn’t see a room full of those who grew up on the songs.  He sees a…

Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—No. 1 James Taylor tribute artist Bill Griese will visit the Paramount Theatre from Nashville with his acclaimed Sweet Baby James show. Check this show out for the timeless music of the 6-time Grammy winner, with a performance you have to hear to believe! It’s not your typical tribute band…

By Deborah J. Benoit  Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) have been on our tables and in our gardens for so long, it's nearly impossible to think of them as growing in the wild. Once upon a time they did just that.  That's not to say that a typical supermarket tomato or a tasty, red Mortgage Lifter or…

Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND—The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is excited to announce the return of the annual local favorite, “Real Rutland Feud” to the Paramount Theatre on Saturday at 7 p.m.   The "Real Rutland Feud" is based on the popular TV game show “Family Feud.” After a memorable show in…

Performing both Friday and Saturday night. Inside Out is a top 40 dance cover band that has been entertaining crowds across New England since 2010 by pumping out a non-stop stream of today's high energy dance hits. Nobody does it better than Inside Out! For more info visit: killington.com.

Saturday, Feb. 25—RUTLAND—Come to the park and compete for prizes in a friendly and fun environment. Grom skiers and riders (13 years and under) will get a feel for park riding and experience the rules and navigation of the park. Mini Shred Madness is all about having fun in a competition setting. Not to mention,…

Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m.—STOCKBRIDGE—Sarah King, singer-songwriter from Ripton, Vermont, will perform a special solo acoustic listening-room style performance at the Wild Fern in Stockbridge on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. It's her first live performance of the year, and it’s kicking off her Women's History Month solo tour at select arts centers…

By Dave Gil de Rubio, Last Word Features Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—With inflation ratcheting up and Ukrainians fighting for their homes and freedom in a war halfway around the world, it’s hard to look on the bright side of the road. But that’s where someone like guitar-playing singer-songwriter Keb’ Mo’ comes in.  On…

Saturday, Feb. 18 from 3-7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Get ready for Mardi Gras with a New Orleans style celebration. At 3 p.m. there will be a screening of “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” and at 5 p.m. enjoy a reception with live jazz performed by local virtuosos Michael Zsoldos and Ben Kogan. “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” weaves together live performances…